Comments on: Stand or Die - 1950 Defense of Korea's Pusan Perimeter http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: EricF http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-428338 EricF Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:15:18 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-428338 I arrived in Pusan at the end of 1951 as part of the Eight Army and was stationed there until 1953. This was shortly after the North Koreans were driven back from the Pusan Perimeter. What I found when we first arrived was a country that evolution had completely bypassed and for us it was definitely a step back in history. There was a stench that we first detected while our troopship was still miles from shore. I couldn't believe how humans could live in a major city like Pusan without any of the basic infrastructure such as sewage handling or a central water supply. Sewage was dumped along the curb of the streets or next to a well that supplied the water. Rats as large as a small dog, had a field day. With this background I find it very amazing that this country and its people have within my lifetime managed to become such a major player in the world economy and because of a warped leadership the North Korean people to a great extent are still living like their southern neighbors did when I was there. I salute the South Korean People! I arrived in Pusan at the end of 1951 as part of the Eight Army and was stationed there until 1953. This was shortly after the North Koreans were driven back from the Pusan Perimeter. What I found when we first arrived was a country that evolution had completely bypassed and for us it was definitely a step back in history. There was a stench that we first detected while our troopship was still miles from shore. I couldn't believe how humans could live in a major city like Pusan without any of the basic infrastructure such as sewage handling or a central water supply. Sewage was dumped along the curb of the streets or next to a well that supplied the water. Rats as large as a small dog, had a field day. With this background I find it very amazing that this country and its people have within my lifetime managed to become such a major player in the world economy and because of a warped leadership the North Korean people to a great extent are still living like their southern neighbors did when I was there. I salute the South Korean People!

]]> By: jd http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-291226 jd Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:36:57 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-291226 I just finished reading "The Coldest Winter" about the Korean War, actually I listened to is in my car, and I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in this conflict. It was very well written while giving a deep background on the political situation and players, good overview of the strategies and excellent front line accounts of the action. A perfect blend of what makes good military history and is often lacking in articles and books on various conflicts I remember that Walker was given a great deal of attention in the book, particularly of his Pusan defense, but later mentioned MacArthur's command issues which marred Walker's record when the Chinese attacked. I'd recommend the book to anyone interested in military history as it is good reading or listening, even to those without a specific interest in the Korean War. I just finished reading "The Coldest Winter" about the Korean War, actually I listened to is in my car, and I would recommend it to anyone who's interested in this conflict. It was very well written while giving a deep background on the political situation and players, good overview of the strategies and excellent front line accounts of the action. A perfect blend of what makes good military history and is often lacking in articles and books on various conflicts I remember that Walker was given a great deal of attention in the book, particularly of his Pusan defense, but later mentioned MacArthur's command issues which marred Walker's record when the Chinese attacked. I'd recommend the book to anyone interested in military history as it is good reading or listening, even to those without a specific interest in the Korean War.

]]> By: Walter D. Ryan http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-291213 Walter D. Ryan Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:21:08 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-291213 Was there a troop ship named the Waton Walker during the Korean conflict? Was there a troop ship named the Waton Walker during the Korean conflict?

]]> By: paul http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-163846 paul Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:29:38 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-163846 Busan was critical for stopping the N Koreans. No doubt about that. The thing not many know about Busan in Korean War is that N Korea attempted to take over (or destroy) Busan at the very beginning of the Korean War. N Korea had sent down a disguised cargo ship with a few hundred commandos aboard. The disguised car ship was intercepted by a S Korean patrol craft (formerly a US Sub chaser) near Busan and sunk. A webpage on this important ship. http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/010823.htm Busan was critical for stopping the N Koreans. No doubt about that. The thing not many know about Busan in Korean War is that N Korea attempted to take over (or destroy) Busan at the very beginning of the Korean War. N Korea had sent down a disguised cargo ship with a few hundred commandos aboard. The disguised car ship was intercepted by a S Korean patrol craft (formerly a US Sub chaser) near Busan and sunk.

A webpage on this important ship.
http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/010823.htm

]]> By: marshall schultz http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-137616 marshall schultz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:42:35 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-137616 What happened in Korea should not have come as a surprise to anyone. We did what we always do after we win; we let down our guard! The fact that the early stages of the Korean war did not devolve from a tragety to a disaster can only be attributed to our soldiers valor. The polititions failed as usual! Much like what is happening today What happened in Korea should not have come as a surprise to anyone. We did what we always do after we win; we let down our guard! The fact that the early stages of the Korean war did not devolve from a tragety to a disaster can only be attributed to our soldiers valor. The polititions failed as usual! Much like what is happening today

]]> By: Tony Tramonte http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-97632 Tony Tramonte Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:55:30 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-97632 Very interesting article. I was not aware of how good a job Walker did at the Pusan Perimeter. I had no clue on the bizarre arrangement with Almond wearing two hats. Very interesting article. I was not aware of how good a job Walker did at the Pusan Perimeter. I had no clue on the bizarre arrangement with Almond wearing two hats.

]]> By: Jim Fitzpatrick http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-92589 Jim Fitzpatrick Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:01:17 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-92589 I was station in Taegu (Daegu) from 1972 to 1974. At that time, I had the opportunity of seeing some of the defensive tunnels that had been constructed for the battle. In 2007, I returned for a visit. At Ap San Park, on the south side of Taegu, there is now a museum dedicated to the battle, and the Korean War in general. Many weapons (including a Sherman tank and an F-86) are on display. If anyone ever visits Korea, this is a very interesting attraction to see - and the park itself is quite a beautiful spot. I was station in Taegu (Daegu) from 1972 to 1974. At that time, I had the opportunity of seeing some of the defensive tunnels that had been constructed for the battle. In 2007, I returned for a visit. At Ap San Park, on the south side of Taegu, there is now a museum dedicated to the battle, and the Korean War in general. Many weapons (including a Sherman tank and an F-86) are on display. If anyone ever visits Korea, this is a very interesting attraction to see – and the park itself is quite a beautiful spot.

]]> By: Dennis R Hopper http://www.historynet.com/stand-or-die-1950-defense-of-koreas-pusan-perimeter.htm#comment-60087 Dennis R Hopper Sun, 10 May 2009 21:33:21 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13680970#comment-60087 No comment No comment

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